Jack Schantz Tickets

Jack Schantz is a distinguished Cleveland-based trumpeter and educator whose decades of influence have shaped the Midwest jazz scene. As a former Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Akron (1999–2020) and the Artistic Director of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra (1994–2009), Schantz has helped foster new generations of jazz musicians while sharing his artistry with audiences around the world. This page highlights his biography, notable recordings, and upcoming appearances, offering fans a reliable, no-fuss source for tickets and show information.

Whether you’re following the trail from his early Azica Records release Speechless (1993) with the Jack Schantz Quartet or exploring his contributions on Oscar Peterson’s An Oscar Peterson Christmas (1995), Schantz’s trumpet voice remains essential to contemporary American jazz. The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra discography features several collaborations with Schantz, including Traditions (1996), Swingin’ Together with Sammy Nestico (1998), and The Surprise of Being (Live At Birdland) (2007). For fans in 2025, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra marks its 40th anniversary with a celebratory concert at Blu Jazz+ in Akron on May 10, 2025—and we’ve got your tickets. Stay connected via his official social channels for updates and performances, and bookmark this page for the latest tour information and appearances.